[URGENT] Seeking Front of House Staff
Leontyne Mbele-Mbong
2026 Season FOH Positions
Marin Shakespeare Company is seeking skilled and passionate front of house workers to join our 2026 Season. This year, we will present four full productions and two festivals at both our indoor and outdoor venues. Our season offers a unique opportunity to work on high-caliber classical theatre in a collaborative, artist-driven environment.
We are hiring for the following front of house positions. Applicants may apply for any or all productions. Schedules for all the shows are included below.
Open Paid Positions
House Manager (Forest Meadows & 514) - $16.90/hour
The house manager is responsible for the smooth operation of the house (typically both the lobby and audience seating area) during the run of the show.
Responsibilities:
Ensure the highest level of customer service
Arrive 1 ½ hours prior to curtain for all performances (1 hour for 514)
Ensure the house is clean all is in order for the patrons before the house opens
Greet audience members and take tickets
Direct patrons and provide information about the event
Ensure audience members with disabilities are offered assistance
Address on-site patron concerns, questions, and problems in a professional and courteous manner
Supervise and train volunteer ushers to greet patrons, take tickets, distribute programs, rent seat cushions, clean the house after performances
Manage audience traffic and communicate with Stage Manager to ensure timely start of show
Take accurate headcount of attendees
Concession Worker (Forest Meadows & 514) - $16.90/hour + tips
The concession worker is responsible for preparing and selling food and beverages. They handle customer interactions, operate point-of-sale systems, and maintain a clean and organized workspace.
Responsibilities:
Arrive 1 ½ hours prior to curtain for all performances
Preparing food & beverages for sale
Interacting with customers, taking orders, and providing a positive experience
Operating cash registers, processing payments, and completing transactions.
Keeping the concession area clean and organized, restocking supplies, and maintaining equipment.
Overseeing box office volunteer (Forest Meadows only)
To Apply:
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter indicating your availability and interest in any or all productions to: leon...@marinshakespeare.org.
SUBJECT: 2026 FOH Application
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Open Volunteer Positions
Usher (Forest Meadows & 514)
A theatre usher's primary responsibility is to provide excellent customer service and ensure a positive experience for patrons attending events.
Responsibilities:
Greet patrons, direct them to their seats, and distribute programs
Respond to inquiries about the performance, the venue, and event policies
Monitor audience, ensure aisles are clear, and assist with any safety concerns
Assist patrons with accessibility needs
Maintain a clean environment, pre-show, during the show, and post-show
Field any patron complaints or concerns in a professional and courteous manner
Assist with emergencies
Cushion Rental (Forest Meadows)
Cushion Rental involves renting seat cushions to patrons as requested for cash. Volunteer will be overseen by the House Manager, and will be responsible for handling cash and restocking cushions.
Box Office Worker (Forest Meadows & 514)
A box office worker sells tickets at the door, handles transactions (cash/credit), manages will-calls, greets patrons and answers their questions about shows/seating, resolves issues, and ensures smooth entry, requiring strong customer service, and cash handling.
Responsibilities:
Sell tickets.
Handle Will Call
Greet audience members and take tickets
Direct patrons and provide information about the event
Assist House Manager in resolving seating disputes
To Join the Volunteer Roster:
Please fill out this form to join our roster and receive invitations to sign up for performances.
OR click HERE to sign up for LA COMEDIA starting April 17, 2026
2026 Season Performance Schedule
Updated 01/20/2026 – **Subject to change**
Call times are 1.5 hours before curtain at Forest Meadows and 1 hour at 514
La Comedia of Errors
Venue: 514 Theater
SMATs: Fri, Apr 17; Thu, Apr 23; Fri, May 1
(performances 10am and 1pm)Opening: Sat, Apr 18, 2026
(public performances Fri, May 8 at 7:30pm | Sat at 2pm and 7:30pm | Sun at 2pm)Closing: Sun, May 10, 2026
As You Like It
Performances @ Forest Meadows
1st Preview: Fri, June 19, 2026
Opening: Sat, June 20, 2026
(performances Thu, Fri, Sat at 7:30pm | Sun at 5pm)Closing: Sun, July 19, 2026
Julius Caesar
Performances @ Forest Meadows
1st Preview: Fri, Aug 14, 2026
Opening: Sat, Aug 15, 2026
(performances: Thu, Fri, Sat at 7:30pm | Sun at 5pm)SMATs: Thu, Sep 4 & 11, 2026 @ 11am
Closing: Sun, Sep 13, 2026
Seeds of Time Festival
Venue: 514 Theater
Week 1: Oct 3 & 4, 2026 | times TBD
Week 2: Oct 10 & 11, 2026 | times TBD
Week 3: Oct 17 & 18, 2026 | times TBD
The Secret Garden
Venue: 514 Theater
1st Preview: Fri, Nov 27, 2026
Opening: Sat, Nov 28, 2026
(performances: Thu, Dec 17 at 7:30pm | Fri & Sat at 7:30pm | Sat & Sun at 2pm)SMATs: Thu, Dec 4, 11, 2026 @ 11am
Closing: Sun. Dec 20, 2026
SMAT = Student Matinee performance